Prolific Pulse Press Podcast Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Nearly 50 years ago, Chuck Corbisiero and Bill Cushing grew up across the street from each other. Now the two have gotten together to present a show consisting of Bill’s poetry and Chuck’s musical musings. The two reconnected at the end of 2015 when Bill presented a reading commemorating his publication in an anthology called Stories of
Music. Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing that the two have called “Notes and Letters.”

Bill, an MFA graduate from Goddard College in Vermont, has lived in the Los Angeles area for 20 years and teaches English at area community colleges, has been publishing professionally since 1987 and began poetry as a serious avocation two years later.
Chuck, a guitarist who plays Jazz, Blues, Brazilian and various other musical genres, earned his B.F.A. in Musical Performance and Arranging at the City University of New York - The City College during Gil Evans' tenure as Artist in Residence from 1982 to 1983, also plays stand-up bass and worked as Eddy Arnold's guitarist until 1992. He moved to the area in 1991when he began his family.

Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing called “Notes and Letters.” Last March, the two performed during the open mic segment of the Second Sunday Poetry Series held at the Studio Theatre in Los Angeles. Based on that, they have secured their first stand-alone show, which will be held at the Bolton Hall Museum on the afternoon of
Sunday, July 24 and is being sponsored by the Village Poets of Sunland; Tujunga.

Back together again—for the first time, and available

“We’d actually like to put on some events before that date,” Bill said, noting that although they are working on several promotional ideas and projects, there is no hard-and-fast schedule they have to meet. “We are playing it by ear—much like we do our own presentation. We aren’t locked into any solidly rigid structure, and even the performances are ‘informal’ to a great degree, which is by design.”

The two have culled together poems that touch on topics as varied as nature, the city, religion, Peru, and Puerto Rico as well as music itself.

Two items on their to-do list already completed are the publication of a short chapbook of the material to be used and the opening of a Facebook page dedicated to posting information as well as prior performances. Both items are similarly named “Notes and Letters.” The book is available online through either Amazon or Lulu Publishing.




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This book is about losing loved ones and the world of imagination and experience surrounding that, and it is dedicated to those who have passed over, in the hope and belief that souls never die … and love never dies.

Wil Michael Wrenn is a poet/songwriter who lives in rural north Mississippi. He has an MFA from Lindenwood University and is a songwriter/publisher member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). His work has appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies, and he has published three books of poems, the most recent two having been published by Silver Bow Publishing, BC, Canada.

Fog can be found by going to prolificpulse,com where links can be found.




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"Mouna Saquaque is the bestselling author of the book "Who Am I? Where Am I?:
From a Human Perspective" and a spiritual seeker who has always been driven by existential questions.
With a deep commitment to finding the answers to life's big questions, Mouna has translated her understandings into writings and meditations on life from a human perspective: She believes that the key to a fulfilling life is finding peace of mind and that this is only possible through self-knowledge and a balance between making things happen and letting things happen.
In her upcoming book "Back to Love & Beauty", she explores the theme of love and spirituality through a collection of 16 poems and illustrations done by herself.
Mouna's work is a testament to the power of introspection and a reminder that we all can connect with ourselves and the world around us on a deeper level."

Mouna Saquaque
Bestselling Author and Advocate for
Human Love, Dignity, and Greatness

"If I had to personify good company,
Then these poems would be my sanctuary.
In moments when rationality needs beauty,
Those times, art expressions, take you there instantly.
With all my expression of Love."
Mouna Saquaque

https://www.mounasaquaque.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mounasaquaque/




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https://stevefoxwrites.com/I met with Steve Fox to talk about his excellent short story collection "Sometimes Creek." Watch and Listen to this amazing writer. You can find his book on his website or on online stores.


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https://bluecedarpress.com/product/wh... https://amzn.to/3ZQtHXd David Romanda's Why Does She Always Talk About Her Husband? is minimalist poetry at its finest-quick, punchy, and deceptively spare. Romanda stands on the shoulders of modern greats, such as Raymond Carver, Charles Bukowski, and Charles Simic, adding his own offbeat, rebel playfulness, exploring topics such as love, loneliness, sickness, and joy. These are poems that beg to be read aloud and shared with others. Readers will recognize themselves in his clever observations and smile or even laugh out loud.


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Thank you for listening to this podcast with Rebecca N. Harz. You can find all her links by going to this link: https://linktr.ee/rebeccaherzAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRHJTW92?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_3JYEEFRQDW4RWJVZK3NQWants an autographed copy of Homecoming? Send an email to homecomingpoet@gmail.com and Rebecca will be glad to send you a copy.  As always, it is a pleasure to interview for Prolific Pulse Press LLC where we take our poets and other writers seriously.   Blessings and Peace, Lisa


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